Army probing Corbyn target practice film

The Ministry of Defence has launched an investigation into a video which appears to show soldiers firing shots at a picture of Jeremy Corbyn.

The video, which has not been verified by the BBC, appears to show four paratroopers using a portrait of the Labour leader for target practice.

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An Army spokesperson said it was aware of the video and was investigating.

“This behaviour is totally unacceptable and falls well below the high standards the Army expects,” they said.

Conservative MP Tom Tugendhat, a former lieutenant colonel who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, said the video was “disgraceful”.

Labour MP Jess Phillips tweeted: “This is absolutely hideous and irresponsible under this or any climate.”

And Angela Rayner, another Labour MP, said she hoped the investigation would be conducted “thoroughly and the conclusions made public”.

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